Seven trips to Venice so far, and I’ve been inside 79 of the 149 churches. Now blogging about my November 2010 trip, church visits, street shrines, and art in Venice as well as life in the Tar Heel state.
Everyone needs a hobby, right?! I've stopped collecting "things" and instead collect church visits and photos of street shrines. I'm always planning my next trip!
About this blog:
Started in October 2007 and very much a work-in-progress. It’s going to take a while, but eventually I’d like to write an article about every church in Venice (or at least the ones that I’ve visited).
To see what I’ve done so far, you can click on “My Complete Blog Archives” or use the Categories in the right column (also listed below) where you will find complete church lists sorted by sestiere. As I post an article about a church, I’ll update these lists with links.
CHURCHES IN VENICE
Churches in Cannaregio
Churches in Castello
Churches in Dorsoduro
Churches in San Marco
Churches in San Polo
Churches in Santa Croce
Churches on the Lagoon Islands
If you are wondering how many churches there are in Venice, the answer is here.
I love getting comments, so don’t be shy! I’d love to hear answers to some of my many unanswered questions or other folks’ thoughts about these amazing places.
If you want to contact me, leave a comment and I'll answer on the blog or email you. If you would like to use any of my photos, please ask first! I'll probably say yes.
Thanks for reading! Annie
Comments (31)
Hi, I also fell in love with Venice. I am looking for an afordable way to visit again, this time for a month. Is this possible?
Carl
Posted by Carl | November 25, 2007 10:46 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 10:46
Hi Carl,
Well, "affordable" is relative, especially when it comes to Venice which is undoubtedly an expensive city. A couple of things that definitely help control costs: travel in the off-season (in winter but not in February during Carnivale), and stay in an apartment. Slow Travel has lots of reviews of apartments which are not only less expensive than hotels but help you save money since you don't have to eat out for every meal.
Good luck - a month in Venice sounds wonderful!
Posted by Annie | November 26, 2007 10:18 AM
Posted on November 26, 2007 10:18
I'm heading off to Venice for my first time in May...
Will follow up to see what's important at this city.
Yes, I'm an avid fan of basketball. Check it out.
Have a great day.
Posted by marg | February 11, 2009 12:01 AM
Posted on February 11, 2009 00:01
Hi Marg, I hope you have a wonderful trip! May is usually a beautiful time to be in Venice - wisteria blooming and artichokes in season and available in all the trattoria.
And who do you pull for in hoops?
Posted by Annie | February 11, 2009 7:21 AM
Posted on February 11, 2009 07:21
You might want to check out www.museumplanet.com for a complete guide to Venice. The site has narrated slide tours of almost every monument in Venice.
Posted by David Brown | July 16, 2009 10:53 AM
Posted on July 16, 2009 10:53
Thank you David. I love Museum Planet!
Posted by Annie | July 16, 2009 10:57 AM
Posted on July 16, 2009 10:57
We are planning a wedding in Venice next year. we are choosing between san moses or san salvador. Which one do you recommend?
Thanks.
Posted by Lei | October 12, 2009 11:49 AM
Posted on October 12, 2009 11:49
Hi Lei,
I'd definitely choose San Salvador! It's such a beautiful church - it would be an awesome place for a wedding. I like San Moise but it's more over-the-top Baroque in style while San Salvador is an elegant Renaissance church.
Congratulations!
Posted by Annie | October 12, 2009 11:56 AM
Posted on October 12, 2009 11:56
thanks for your nice comment on our book !
Thomas Jonglez
Posted by thomas jonglez | February 7, 2011 10:10 AM
Posted on February 7, 2011 10:10
Thomas, you're welcome! I'm glad you found the comment. The book is wonderful, and I can't wait to find some of these sights the next time I'm in Venice. Best, Annie
Posted by Annie | February 7, 2011 10:17 AM
Posted on February 7, 2011 10:17
My wife and I will be visiting Venice for the first time in July. I have been reading guidebooks, etc. like crazy. I came across a mention of a church in Venice with a lot of somewhat lurid paintings of martyrs. I foolishly did not write it down. Any idea what church this might be?
I love the photos and discussions here - thanks much - I will be taking careful notes ( or at least copious bookmarks :-)
Thanks for the great site!
Posted by Jim Glidewell | April 21, 2011 2:51 AM
Posted on April 21, 2011 02:51
Hi Jim, how exciting! I hope you have a wonderful time in Venice. Glad my blog is helping with your trip planning.
There are SO many lurid paintings of martyrs in Venice, I'm a little bit stumped. :)
There's a Baroque cycle of martyr paintings in the church of San Stae, but I don't remember them being that lurid. The Stations of the Cross cycle in San Polo is pretty graphic. I'll keep thinking and let you know if anything else comes to mind!
Posted by Annie | April 21, 2011 9:52 AM
Posted on April 21, 2011 09:52
Annie,
Enjoyed your photos tremendously! Just came across them while getting started on a blog of my own and searching for images of shrines with flowers.
Jesse
Posted by Jesse | June 14, 2011 2:54 PM
Posted on June 14, 2011 14:54
Hi Jesse, thanks for your comment. Your blog is very nice and I enjoyed seeing one of my shrine photos there. Thanks for asking if you could use it!
Posted by Annie | June 15, 2011 9:01 AM
Posted on June 15, 2011 09:01
Annie,
Could you please email me?
I would like to ask your permission to use at least one of your beautiful pictures of the Mendicanti for a book I am publishing.
Thank you,
Joan Whittemore
Posted by Joan Whittemore | August 24, 2011 3:11 PM
Posted on August 24, 2011 15:11
Hi Joan, check your email!
Posted by Annie | August 24, 2011 5:41 PM
Posted on August 24, 2011 17:41
Hi, Annie
I’m a Chinese girl, and I’ve been to Venice before. I love your blog and your pictures. I also have my Chinese blog, and would like to write something related to Venice. I have no pictures left due to the computer troubles. May I use your pictures? I will write the source (your name, your blog links, etc.) if you allow me to do so. Thanks a lot!
Posted by Smmer | March 6, 2012 8:52 AM
Posted on March 6, 2012 08:52
Hi Smmer,
Nice to meet you! Can you please give me a link to your blog so I can check it out? Thanks, Annie
Posted by Annie | March 6, 2012 3:09 PM
Posted on March 6, 2012 15:09
The link is http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/2189981074.Thanks a million!
Posted by Summer | March 6, 2012 7:20 PM
Posted on March 6, 2012 19:20
Thanks Summer! I just sent an email to you.
Posted by Annie | March 8, 2012 8:42 AM
Posted on March 8, 2012 08:42
Hi Annie, I've checked my email and replied. Thanks a lot for allowing me to use your pictures! You are so nice. Have a good weekend:-)
Posted by Summer | March 9, 2012 3:37 AM
Posted on March 9, 2012 03:37
Dear Annie,
Gosh, I just noticed I am one of your links! Thank you!
Your observations, photos and idea for this blog in the first place are all very impressive and inspiring.
I feel like I must have commented here awhile back . . . I had lyme disease and had a hard time for a couple of years just truly finally feeling like my old self.
I am taking off for Venice from November 19 - 29th . . . feel like the butterflies I am observing emerging from their chrysalises. It is a dream for many many years nearly come true. I wonder if you know of charming modestly priced places to stay. I am looking at apartments in real neighborhoods and have found a few in East Castello section but remembered you and thought to ask you first. I will be traveling alone . . . taking watercolors and camera. I can hardly sleep for being so excited/ overwhelmed.
I so appreciate any thoughts or feedback you may have. I have written down all the books you suggest. Making a list of the churches too of course. ;>)
Many Thanks!
Carol
Posted by Carol Duke | September 27, 2012 6:58 AM
Posted on September 27, 2012 06:58
Hi Carol, it's nice to hear from you again. And I'm so excited for you! I just left a comment on your blog. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope that you love Venice as much as I do!
Posted by Annie | September 27, 2012 9:52 AM
Posted on September 27, 2012 09:52
Hello,
Your photos are beautiful! I came across your photo of Ajies Dulce Peppers at http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/mariai/2009/09/aji_dulce.html
I am creating a "how to," video on making Sofrito. There are no Ajies Dulces Peppers in my area and need a photo so people will know what it looks like. Is it possible to use yours?
Thank you so much!
Van
Posted by Van Stone | October 16, 2012 1:43 AM
Posted on October 16, 2012 01:43
Hi Van, you are welcome to use the pepper photo. Thanks for asking! Annie
Posted by Annie | October 16, 2012 8:38 AM
Posted on October 16, 2012 08:38
Hi I just discovered your blog. I really only use Flickr but I have visited Venice 4 times - always in January - since 2006 and have posted loads of photos which I have tried to annotate. Like you I love the churches and the whole unique, human charm of the place. Please feel free to look at my Venice collection and let me know if there are places you are particularly interested in having photos of. I'm not used to blog etiquette so forgive me if I'm going about this the wrong way.
David (dvd bramhall)
Posted by david bramhall | January 22, 2013 5:56 AM
Posted on January 22, 2013 05:56
Hi David, thanks for your comment. I'm on Flickr too and just left a comment for you there. Your photos are fantastic - I'm heading back to Flickr to look at more of them right now! Cheers, Annie
Posted by Annie | January 22, 2013 7:22 PM
Posted on January 22, 2013 19:22
Hi there Annie!
I'm a producer here in Singapore, currently producing a Nat Geo series on UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Briefly, the aim of one of the episodes is to visit Venice and in 60minutes, talk about what the original beauty that is Venice and how over years of consumerism, tourism and of course, the great floods - Venice is fast losing its culture, its people and beauty.
You are an advent Venice traveller and you have managed to document some of the restoration works in Venice.
Would you be able to spare some time to chat on email or Skype?
Would love to know your thoughts.
Many thanks!
Posted by Lena Celeste Iryanti-Lewis | April 9, 2013 2:35 AM
Posted on April 9, 2013 02:35
Hi Lena,
Your project sounds fascinating - I just sent you an email. Annie
Posted by Annie | April 11, 2013 11:28 AM
Posted on April 11, 2013 11:28
Hi, I was in Venice many years ago and I remember a lovely church that had a very
unusual front entry. What I remember was 2 statues on either side of of the opening that were of huge men kneeling on one knee holding up the front of the church on their powerful shoulders. I know I'm not crazy-- but can't find a picture of this anywhere. My daughter is going to Venice in July and I want her to visit that church. Any idea what I'm talking about? Thanks so much! Priscilla
Posted by Priscilla Friendly | May 2, 2013 8:17 PM
Posted on May 2, 2013 20:17
Hi, Priscilla
Annie told me about your question as I am a great fan of Venice (and of Annie). As you can see above, Annie has been inside over half the churches in Venice, and she has probably viewed the rest. I have seen all the most famous churches of Venice, and probably seen most of the rest. Neither of us recognise the church you describe. There is a very good site [churchesofvenice.co.uk] you might look at, but I doubt you will find your church there. Did you visit Verona? I have a photo I can email to you of a building there where there are two atlantes either side of a door, but the building is not a church, and the figures are not kneeling. Let us know if you ever do find your church.
Regards,
Bert
Posted by Bert | May 4, 2013 6:32 AM
Posted on May 4, 2013 06:32